The Tiger's Roar!
Tildenville Elementary School Community Brief
Friday, December 17, 2021
Tildenville Community Member,

Season's Greetings! Today is our final school day of 2021 and I know all of our Tigers and staff are looking forward to a wonderful winter break. Classes will resume for students on Tuesday, January 4th. 

When we look back on this first half of 2021-2022 and I think about our environment just one year ago due to Covid-19, we have a lot to be grateful for. I share this as so much of what you will see below was not possible then and I thank our families, educators, staff, and community partners for all their support to get to this point. I am so proud of the progress we have made so far this school year and we will start the top of the new year with great momentum. 
While mentioned below, I want to thank all of those individuals and organizations that stepped forward over recent days donating their time, talent, and treasure to make this holiday season special for our school. They say that "kindness is a choice" and our community is certainly filled many kind and generous people. I cannot thank you enough.

Thank you for reading this edition with an eye towards upcoming January events and our amazing PTA's requests for support. We depend heavily upon our PTA at Tildenville and anything you might do, even if it is just getting your $5.00 annual membership, goes a long way.

I hope you enjoy a restful and rejuvenating winter break with an opportunity to enjoy family and friends! Happy Holidays!

Mrs. Alvarez
Principal

Pictured very top and just below: Thank you Spectrum for making the holidays a little brighter for our Tigers!
Dates to Watch For
Parents, you can always see calendar dates for the school in real time by downloading the Canvas App or checking Canvas through your student's LaunchPad account.

Reading Tutoring dates: 1/10, 1/24, 1/31
Math Tutoring dates: 1/11, 1/18, 1/25
Kids Beach Club dates: 1/13, 1/20, 1/27

12/18 Annual holiday food giveaway at select school sites, 10am to noon (please see OCPS News below)
1/4 Students return to school
1/11 5th Grade Science testing
1/11 NEHS meeting at 8am
1/11 SAC meeting at 4pm
1/17 Martin Luther King Day (No school)
1/24 100th Day of School!
1/24 Literacy Week begins
2/15 Due date for OCPS Magnet program applications - all schools including Tildenville Elementary - About OCPS Magnet Programs ***
*** The magnet applications for all elementary, middle and high schools are being accepted now until February 15th:

  1. If you have an incoming student to Tildenville who you would like in the program you will need to fill out the application.
  2. If you are a parent of a 5th grader who would like to continue the Two-Way Dual Language Program at Lakeview Middle you will need to fill out an application. 
With Great Appreciation at the Holidays. Thank You!
A HUGE thank you for the generous donations by the following families and organizations that helped out at the holidays this year!

  • The Wingate Family
  • The Cappleman Family
  • The Scanlon Family
  • The Corcoran Family
  • The Ross Family
  • The Montenegro Family 
  • Spectrum
  • The Taylor Family 
  • The Shaver's Family 
  • Wawa (Winter Garden)

  • Thank you to the Wingate Family for a delicious Chick-Fil-A breakfast! The staff appreciated it very much! 
Thank you to author Marjie Carris for your generous donation of Archie's Christmas Tale books for all of our Pre-K through 2nd grade students! They are really enjoying their new books!

  • Thank you to Lashosha Shavers for organizing the donations of gifts and to the Lakeview staff for their contributions.

  • Thank you to the Kindergarten team for providing the staff with some sweet treats this month!

  • Thank you to PTA for the holiday treat cart and staff gifts. 

  • Thank you PTA for hosting the Holiday Shoppe and for all the volunteers that helped make that happen.
Above and just below:
2021 Holiday Shoppe ready to go! Thank you PTA!
All Parents - Lunch application (Provides resources for TES)
Parents, if you have not filled out a lunch application for this year, we need all families to complete one, even if you do not qualify for lunch assistance, as it provides the school and district with information to generate additional resources for our families.

The online application can be accessed by going to https://www.myschoolapps.com/Application.

Thank you.
Tigers in the Spotlight!
Victoria Mejia
Congratulations to Victoria Mejia! Her artwork is to be published in the 2022 Water Conservation Calendar as an honorable mention. This year’s contest had nearly 9,500 participating students, from nearly 40 different schools. Congratulations to Victoria, we are proud of you!
Spanish Honor Society
Thank you to the Spanish Honor Society for the Parranda performance this month. You sounded AWESOME and had everyone singing and dancing along!
2021 Holiday Show / Mrs. Vincitore
Thank you to Mrs. Vincitore for working so hard with our Tigers on the Holiday Show. Everyone did a GREAT job!
Meet Ms. Charity Dyer!
We would like to welcome our new teacher Ms. Dyer to Tildenville! She will be teaching 1st grade this year. Make sure to say hi when you see her!
Holiday Door Decorating Contests Winners
The staff and PTA hosted a door decorating contest this month. Congratulations to the winners! 
  • Most Creative: Mrs. Edwards (Tree of hands)
  • Most Festive: Mrs. Baker (Cozy Fireplace)
  • Most Cinematic: Ms. Colon (The Grinch!)
  • Dream Team Award: Nurse Mills and Miss Mary for all the front office doors (Santa's Reindeer)
Curriculum Highlights
Kindergarten students in Mrs. Blanco's class working hard on a STEM project: 
Tildenville Garden
The garden is coming back to life and looking beautiful! We are in need of kids gardening gloves if you would like to donate them.

A HUGE thank you to the Winter Garden Bloom and Grow Society for all of their donations of plants, volunteer time and knowledge to help get our garden back up and running. If you would like to be part of the Tildenville Parent Garden Club that helps our kids in the garden please become an ADDitions volunteer and sign up to help today!
Students engaged in small groups during PE to complete their assessment earlier this month:
Mrs. Baker's Pre-K students working hard!
Virtual Art Show:
PTA News
What a wonderful time of year! We hope your family creates many cherished memories this season and that each of you will know how much you and your Tigers mean to our Tildenville Elementary community. We wish you all Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!
2021-2022 PTA Board:
Becky Farrant, President
Jessica Lemos, Vice President
Elizabeth Holst, Secretary
Jessica Rose, Treasurer

WONDERLAND HOLIDAY SHOPPE:
Did your Tigers have fun shopping at our Holiday Shoppe this year? The PTA provided a chance for all students to experience "the gift of giving." Every student had an opportunity to enter a Winter Wonderland, decorated with fun holiday decor and stocked with gifts starting at less than $1.00. The week was filled with wonder and magic as the kids chose special presents for family and friends (and maybe a few for themselves).

The PTA wants to especially thank all of the incredible volunteers who showed up to help set up, tear down, restock items and most importantly, shop with the Tigers to ensure everyone had a festive and fun experience. Volunteers are what make these events possible so we want everyone to know how deeply we appreciate each of you who helped.
Holiday Shoppe Highlights
HOLIDAY GIFTS FOR TEACHERS & STAFF:
On Wednesday, December 8, the teachers and staff met for their annual holiday party. The PTA Board members handed out wooden cutting boards engraved with each teacher or staff member's last name as a holiday gift (below). We wanted to express to each of them how grateful we, as a Tildenville parent community, are for their love, care and devotion to our Tigers and for all of the hard work and sacrifices they make to create a safe and caring learning environment for our children.
HOLIDAY ROOM SERVICE:
At the end of last week, the PTA sent out "Holiday Room Service." Our sweet elf, Elizabeth Holst, took a glittery cart filled with holiday-themed snacks, hot cocoa and a selection of beverages around the school. Teachers and staff selected their treats and enjoyed a little of the holidays right in their rooms.
VOLUNTEER WITH US: 
Want to help out at the school? Don't be afraid of commitment! You can offer as little as an hour of your time. You just need to be approved through the OCPS ADDitions system which takes very little time and is in place as a normal security step for our school. Here is the link to sign up! https://ocps.samaritan.com/custom/503/opp_details/83661

Once you're ADDitions approved, Tildenville has lots of ongoing opportunities for you. Just decide which one is right for you and how much time you want to commit. Do as little or as much as you want.  




*** Volunteering is the best way to get to know other parents, the teachers and staff at Tildenville. And it's also a TON of fun! ***
TAKE OUR PARENT SURVEY AND TELL US WHAT NEEDS YOU SEE AT THE SCHOOL!:
The PTA has put together a short, 3-question parent survey so you can let us know what needs you see at the school. Please take 2 minutes of your time to fill out this short Google survey form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfLjVezOLNSztzirJq9v0SVQI3Xuo0NTH3fLl9wkBfTl0BVmg/viewform?usp=sf_link
PLEASE JOIN THE PTA!
We would love to have you join the PTA as an official member! It's only $5.00 for the year! Please use this link to join: https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/Tildenville-PTA-Membership/SdCSJkF

3 EASY WAYS TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE SCHOOL:
1. Do you own a business? Would your business like to sponsor a school event? Please email us at TildenvillePTA@gmail.com and let us know!

2. Amazon Smile: Holiday Shopping is upon us! Make sure you designate Tildenville Elementary as the beneficiary on your Amazon Smile account and every time you shop on Amazon, the school will receive a portion of your purchase! It's EASY! Here is the link to set it up: smile.amazon.com/ch/65-0140352
3. Box Tops for Education is easier than ever! Just download the Box Tops for Education app to your phone and scan and send your receipts! You can also email digital receipts to: receipts@boxtops4education.com. Be sure to scan or email receipts within 14 days of purchase! Thank you!!
CONNECT WITH US:
Facebook: Be sure to "like" and follow our Tildenville Elementary PTA Facebook page where we post all of the very latest happenings at the school! https://www.facebook.com/TildenvilleElementarySchoolPTA
Lost & Found
The lost & found rack is overflowing with jackets, sweaters, water bottles and more! Please write your Tiger's name inside jackets and label water bottles and lunch boxes. If you would like to check the lost & found rack please contact the front office.
Volunteering and Chaperoning at Tildenville
Parents please follow these steps to receive communication for ADDitions (volunteering/chaperoning etc). Thank you.
'Tis the Season!
December has been full of fun activities for our students and staff! We have dressed as holiday characters, elves and candy canes! Thank you parents for helping your Tigers join in the festivities and make the holidays super fun!
Tildenville earns the 2021 Everglades Champion Silver Award!
Everglades Champion Schools like Tildenville are those where the teachers have done an excellent job of integrating education about Florida Everglades literacy into the curriculum. It helps to underscore the importance of Everglades conservation to Florida and our country. Read more about the program here.
OCPS News
1) Superintendent Dr. Barbara Jenkins' Community Update, Dec. 16, 2021:
Topics include:
  • Teacher compensation
  • School safety
  • Campus security during winter break
  • Holiday wishes
2) Annual holiday food giveaway at select school sites tomorrow (Dec. 18):
At the food distribution event this year, each family will receive a box of food and a 12-15 pound whole frozen turkey. (Pictured above is a past year Holiday food distribution event at one of our OCPS campuses.) 
Mrs. Alvarez, Principal
Tildenville Elementary School
Friday, December 17, 2021
Tildenville Elementary School Leadership Team
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